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23 April, 20177 March, 2017

Book review: Ramona Blue, by Julie Murphy

A swimming pool at night.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

Julie Murphy’s Ramona Blue was criticized for its handling of bisexuality—I explore complicated tropes and narratives Murphy wrestled with in her latest.

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16 April, 201723 February, 2017

Book review: Wintersong, S. Jae-Jones

Trees covered in a layer of ice.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

S. Jae-Jones’ Wintersong is a layered, fascinating Labyrinth retelling that balances a deep aesthetic of sensuality against a naive, self-sacrificing main character.

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9 April, 201722 February, 2017

Book review: Caraval, Stephanie Garber

A red rose against a black background.
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Stephanie Garber’s Caraval almost works…but in the end let me down.

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8 April, 201722 February, 2017

You need to be listening to Sawbones

A caduceus in tile.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

Are you looking for a funny but also informative podcast with great hosts? Do you like medical history? You should be listening to Sawbones.

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2 April, 20178 February, 2017

Book review: A Million Junes, Emily Henry

Cherries on a tree.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

A Million Junes is a fantastical, richly imagined novel that delves into the bitterness that can last generations and destroy lives.

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26 March, 20177 February, 2017

Book review: The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin

A chunk of amethyst.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season is set in a strange, wonderful, magical world where plate tectonics shape the future of humanity and some people are slightly more than human.

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19 March, 201725 January, 2017

Book review: This Savage Song, Victoria Schwab

A violin.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

Victoria Schwab’s This Savage Song is a bit draggy at times, but is a generally pretty fun story with thoughtful worldbuilding and a few nice surprises.

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12 March, 201724 January, 2017

Book review: A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness

A yew tree thrown into dramatic shadows, looking very creepy.
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

A Monster Calls is a beautiful, striking, tragic book that is suitable for all fans of good literature but perhaps most particularly for those who are grieving.

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29 January, 201715 December, 2016

Housekeeping: How book reviews work around here

An illustration from THE SELECTED WORKS OF T.S. SPIVET.
Posted in announcements, reviews by s.e. smith

Answers to frequently asked questions about what I review, when, and how for those who may be interested!

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8 January, 201717 November, 2016

Book review: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, by Natasha Pulley

The innards of a pocket watch
Posted in reviews by s.e. smith

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street is a charming fantastical mystery that carries a stealthy bite.

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